Dr. Rufus Jones, Sr.
Jun 3, 2011
Dr. Rufus Jones, Sr., Ph.D, was born on January 26, 1954 in Brooks County, Georgia to Mrs. Jewell Jones and the late Mr. John E. Jones Sr. To this union, eleven children were born. Siblings preceded him in death are: John E. Jones, Jr. and Charles Henry Jones. Dr. Jones was also preceded in death by his grandparents: Emmanuel...
Seketha Yvette Robinson Houston
May 13, 2011
Ms. Seketha Yvette Robinson-Houston, the beautiful daughter of Leroy and Annette Robinson, was born in Lanier County on September 19, 1971. On Friday, May 13, 2011, Seketha was granted her angel wings and went home to be with the Lord. She received her education in the Lowndes County Schools and went on to continue her education at Valdosta State...
Franklin Williams
Apr 26, 2011
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time To Be Born - On November 15, 1933, Franklin Donald Williams was born to the late Frank and Leila Williams of Howell, GA. A Time For Education - Franklin received his education from the Valdosta City Schools, South Street Elementary...
Leroy Carter
Apr 21, 2011
Mr. LeRoy Carter of Willingboro, NJ, and formerly of Hahira, GA, passed this life on Thursday April 21, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro, NJ. He was born November 29, 1921 to the late Gainus Carter and the late Maggie Miller Carter. To this union, eight children were born. Siblings preceded him in death are: Calvin Carter Sr., Julius...
Helen Payne
Apr 1, 2011
Helen Marie Payne was born August 24,1931 in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognizing her ability to relate well with people, Helen knew that being a nursing assistant was indeed her calling. She girded herself with honor and strengthened her ability with patience. She stretched out her hand to the poor and reached out to the needy. She was a giver of...
John B. Phillips
Mar 25, 2011
Mr. John B. Phillips, age 83, of Valdosta, GA, passed this life on Friday March 25, 2011, at the Langdale Hospice House. John “Boy” Phillips was born November 09, 1927 to the late Mr. Shed Phillips and the late Mrs. Daisy Robinson Phillips in Clyattville, GA. He married Daisy Lee Phillips and to this union eleven children were born....
Clara Thompson
Mar 18, 2011
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Clara Thompson, who departed this life on Friday, March 18th at her place of residence will be held on Saturday, March 26, at 11 am from the sanctuary of the Morning Star Baptist Church. Dr. William C. Morgan is the Pastor and will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Samuel Leroy Wakefield Sr
Mar 13, 2011
The homegoing celebration for Mr. Samuel Leroy Wakefield, age 79, who departed this life on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his place of residence will be held Saturday, March 19th at Union Cathedral at 11:00am. Bishop Willie Roberson will officiate. Burial will follow at the Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Justyce La'Shay Turner
Mar 6, 2011
Baby girl Justyce La'Shay Turner , born January 31, 2011, departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Lakeland, GA. Funeral services for Justyce will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in the Chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home with interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Owen Barry
Mar 4, 2011
Mr. Owen Barry, age 70 of Valdosta, passed on Friday March 4, 2011 at the South Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Owen Barry will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 4:30pm, in the Chapel of Godfrey Funeral Home.
Grace Johnson
Mar 4, 2011
Mrs. Grace Holtzendorff Johnson, 92, of Valdosta, passed this life at her residence on Friday, March 4, 2011. She is survived by five daughters: Marion Grace Duckworth of Valdosta, Cathleen Bradley of Tampa, FL, Maude Johnson of Valdosta, Juanita Sanderson of Tampa, FL and Cecelia (Wesley) Moss of Tampa, FL; Ten grandchildren: Cecelia Bradley, Erika (John) Peterman, Nancy Grace...
Clara S. Braswell
Feb 9, 2011
Clara Sherman Braswell, 83, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away at Heritage House Nursing Home. She was attended by United Hospice in this facility. On February 9, 2011 she went home to be with her heavenly Father. She was born in Boston, Georgia on October 2, 1927. She was married to the late James B. Braswell for 43 years. This...
Felecia Newsome
Feb 7, 2011
Felecia Andrea Newsome was born April 1, 1973 to the parents of Rosetta Reynolds and the late Melvin Morrell Townsend in Valdosta, GA. Felecia departed this life on February 7, 2011. She received her education in the Valdosta City School System. She was also a member of Conquerors Deliverance Center under the leadership of Bishop James Smith and Pastor...
Edward (Billy) Woods
Feb 6, 2011
Mr. Edward "Billy" Woods, age 63 of Valdosta, passed on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 at the South Georgia Medical Center. Edward “Billy” Woods, 63, began his eternal life on February 06, 2011. He was born on November 12, 1947 to the late Persell and Verneda Woods in Delmar, GA. He was married to his friend and sweetheart of 40...
Jessie Bell Cheattum
Feb 4, 2011
Mrs. Jessie Bell Cheattum, age 100, of Valdosta, GA, passed this life on Friday February 04, 2011 at Heritage House Nursing Home. Mrs. Jessie Bell Tompkins Cheattum was born on December 28, 1910 to the late Bennie Tompkins and Dollie Tompkins in Treutlen County, Georgia. On February 4, 2011, Mrs. Cheattum was called to eternal rest. She was richly...
Betty Burns
Feb 3, 2011
Obituary “...the time of my departure is at hand...” Betty was born February 27, 1945 to Mr. Linzie Day and the late Mrs. Rachel Day. On Tuesday, February 03, the Lord declared that her course was finished and awaiting was a crown of righteousness. Her husband, the late Louis Burns Sr. and mother, the late Mrs. Rachel Day precede...
Mollie Miley
Jan 30, 2011
Mrs. Mollie Miley, age 77 formerly of Valdosta, GA. passed on January 30, 2011 in Detroit, Mich. Funeral Services for Mrs. Miley will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Newsome Street Church of Christ located at 202 Newsome Street, Hahira,GA. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. Bro. Gene Godfrey will officiate.
Dortha Marshall
Jan 22, 2011
Mrs. Dortha Marshall, age 67,formerly of Benton Harbor, MI, passed this life on Saturday January 22, 2011 at her residence in Valdosta, GA. Dortha, the lovely daughter of the late Mr. Booker T. Washington Sr. and Mrs. Lovie P. Washington was born on February 19, 1943 in Morriston, MO. On January 22, 2011, God dispatched an angel who quietly...
Ms. Amye B. Williams
Jan 2, 2011
Ms. Amye B. Williams, age 76, of Vladosta, GA, passed on Sunday January 02, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center. Memorial Services for Ms. Amye B. Williams, age 76, of Valdosta, GA, will be on Thursday January 06, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3030 Highway 41 S, Valdosta, GA. Brother Thomas Hamilton will officiate...
Mr. Robert Lee Gilder
Dec 29, 2010
Mr. Robert Lee Gilder, age 55,of 3017 Moore Crossing Road, Valdosta,GA, passed on Wednesday December 29, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lee Gilder, Jr. will be on Sunday January 02, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., from the sanctuary of Good Hope Christian Church, 3697 Tower Road, Valdosta. Pastor Randy Jones will officiate and interment will follow...
